Wayne UNC Health Care will update its visitor policy effective Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Each patient will continue to be allowed one designated, screened visitor in most inpatient areas. Patients under COVID-19 investigation or who are COVID positive will also be allowed one visitor each day during the Covid Unit visitation hours, currently 10 am…… read more »
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Wayne UNC Health Care Updates Visitor Policy
Chamber Of Commerce Announces Presidential Search
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Presidential Search committee is accepting resumes for the position of President / Executive Director. The President of the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is responsible for the effective operations of the organization. The President and CEO is expected to develop strategy and see to timely tactical execution to achieve…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Coal Powered By Jackson & Sons
Meet Coal! He is a 3-year-old male Chow Chow mix. Coal is very friendly. Coal is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find his FUR-ever home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected] Click here to view all the pets available for adoption through…… read more »
Troopers Looking For Owner To Claim Pistol Found In August
(GDN) — The State Highway Patrol is trying to reunite a recovered firearm with its rightful owner. The pistol was found in the late night hours of August 1st, 2021 on U.S. 117 Alt. near Outlaw Road following a vehicle pursuit that involved a trooper. The pistol is described as a black 9mm semi-automatic. The…… read more »
Global Pharmaceutical Packaging Manufacturer Announces Kinston Expansion
– From the Office of Gov. Roy Cooper – West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. [NYSE: WST], a global leader in innovative solutions for injectable drug administration, will create approximately 70 jobs in Lenoir County, Governor Roy Cooper announced on Tuesday. The company will invest more than $70 million over the next few years to expand its…… read more »
UPDATE: Wayne County Health Department Already Out Of N95 Masks
The Wayne County Health Department posted the following message on its Facebook page today: ALL of the Wayne County Health Department’s distribution locations are out of N95 masks at this time. 10,000 masks were distributed in the community in just a couple hours Tuesday morning. The county is working on receiving additional masks and will…… read more »
Feds: Mt. Olive Area Man Taught Bomb Making To Person Targeting Authorities
Federal authorities say a man who teaches military tactics in North Carolina has been charged with showing someone how to make a bomb that would kill people in federal law enforcement. The U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday that 38-year-old Christopher Arthur of the Mount Olive area in Duplin County has been arrested. Arthur had…… read more »
“Night To Shine” Prom & Parade Set For Feb. 11
(GDN) — Persons with special needs will have a evening to remember in less than two weeks. For the second year in a row, the Night to Shine Prom in Goldsboro will be held in virtual format. However, organizer Donna Countryman with the First Baptist Church says they have plenty of special live activities leading…… read more »
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Chapter Holds Human Trafficking Symposium
January was Human Trafficking Awareness Month and the Goldsboro Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, Social Action Committee, hosted a well-attended, highly informative Symposium. The event was held on Thursday, January 27, and focused on raising awareness about the diverse types of human trafficking that are happening across the nation, state, and in…… read more »
WCC Announces Fall 2021 President’s & Dean’s Lists
Wayne Community College has honored 268 students for outstanding academic achievement in the fall 2021 semester. The college recognizes the students listed below as having earned a place on its President’s or Dean’s lists. President’s ListTo be named to the President’s List for the fall semester, students must have been enrolled for at least 12…… read more »
